Video Features
Audio Features
PC/USB/Network Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Video Features
Monolithic Design with OptiContrast: You will enjoy the vanishing edge
Monolithic design when the TV is off, plus admire the improved picture accuracy
and deeper blacks via the OptiContrast panel technology when you are watching
the TV.
Edge LED Backlight: The Sony Bravia XBR-52LX900 TV utilizes
edge LED backlighting for an infinite dynamic contrast, smooth motion
performance, and energy savings inside a slim designed cabinet.
Bravia Engine 3 Technology: Bravia Engine 3 is Sony's most
advanced processing system for superior image detail, exceptionally vibrant,
life-like images, reduced noise and optimized contrast and color. This
fully digital video processor from Sony uses a collection of enhanced
algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and
optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.
NTSC/ATSC/QAM Tuners: The TV is
equipped with an analog NTSC tuner, a digital ATSC/8VSB tuner, and a digital QAM
tuner for receiving unscrambled digital cable channels. It is not CableCARD
compatible. You do not need to connect an external HDTV set-top box in order to
receive High-Definition programming.
Native Resolution: The
XBR-52LX900 has a full HD native resolution of 1920 x 1080 with over 2 million
pixels (more than twice the pixels of 720p HDTV). The TV's four HDMI inputs can
accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080p (60/24Hz) signals, and the
single component video
input can accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals. All video signals from standard definition and high
definition are upconverted to 1080p.
HD Video Inputs: The Sony
Bravia XBR-52LX900 provides High Definition HDMI and component video inputs.
- 4 HDMI (ver.1.4) Inputs: The XBR-52LX900 features four HDMI
1.4 inputs (2 Rear/2 Side). The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
terminals provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between
this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. The HDMI input will accept
1080 (60/24Hz), 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals. The side-panel HDMI
2 input shares a 3.5mm audio jack with the television's PC input. With an HDMI-to-DVI cable, you can
connect the TV to a DVI-equipped A/V component. When connecting to a
DVI-equipped component, the 3.5mm audio input is used and separate minijack audio
cable must be connected.
- Component Video Input: The side-panel component video input will accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.
If needed, the Component Video input can be used as a composite video input
(480i only) instead.
Note: There is also a rear-panel composite video input (480i
only).
ARC (Audio Return Channel) Function: The Audio Return
Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data
"upstream" to an A/V receiver or surround audio controller, increasing system
flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.
The ARC function enables digital output of sound using the television's HDMI In
1 port and can only be operated when the TV is connected to an audio receiver
that also supports the ARC function. When the Input Source of the television is
the TV (antenna), the ARC function allows audio from the TV to be heard through
a connected AV receiver via the television's HDMI 1 input. The audio is sent
from the TV to your receiver via a single HDMI cable without the need for
a separate optical cable.
Note: When connecting a digital audio system that is compatible
with Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology, connect to HDMI IN 1 with an
HDMI cable. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.
3D Ready: The Sony XBR-52LX900 gives you the option to enjoy
3D (three-dimensional) pictures and graphics. You can enjoy an immersive,
realistic movie and gaming experience in Full HD 1080p from an HDMI connected 3D
compatible source (3D-ready
Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite Receiver, or PlayStation3 gaming console) via
the television's built-in 3D sync transmitter and included 3D active glasses.
When viewed through the active shutter glasses, the on-screen image is precisely
synchronized and delivered with the Full HD 1080p image intact, for an optimum
3D viewing experience. Sony's 3D technology displays high speed synchronized
left- and right-eye images to deliver an immersive 3D experience. And since each
frame you see is shown at Full HD resolution, the 3D action still offers
razor-sharp detail. You can adjust the following 3D settings.
- Display Mode: For switching between 3D and 2D display
modes.
- 3D Depth Adjustment: For adjusting the depth of the 3D
image on the screen.
- Simulated 3D Effect: Use to heighten or lessen the 3D
effect when you display 2D pictures in simulated 3D.
- 3D Glass Brightness: For setting the image brightness
when using 3D display mode. By selecting "Auto", image brightness through
the 3D glasses is automatically adjusted in conjunction with the "Scene
Select" setting.
- 3D Format: Select between 3 types of 3D formats based
on your video content.
- Simulated: for viewing regular 2D pictures in
simulated 3D
- Side-by-Side: selecting this displays two
near-identical pictures side-by-side for 3D viewing (wear the 3D Glasses
before setting "3D Format" as the instructions will otherwise be
unreadable because of doubly-blurred letters on the screen)
- Over-Under: selecting this displays two
near-identical pictures one above the other for 3D viewing (wear the 3D
Glasses before setting "3D Format" as the instructions will otherwise be
unreadable because of doubly-blurred letters on the screen)
Note: The 3D display mode is automatically selected
when a 3D signal is detected. The recommended viewing angle and distance
for 3D viewing is 120° (left/right) at
3.3'-19.6875'.
24pTrue Cinema (24p Input Capability): Many movies are filmed at 24 frames per second
(fps) and prime time TV programs are video taped at 24p. Seizing on an
opportunity, some studios are taking a purist approach and encoding high
definition video content such as Blu-ray Disc in 24p. Sony wisely takes
advantage of this by including 24p input capability via HDMI on this television
producing images that are smooth and natural looking.
Motion Pro 240Hz Technology: Motionflow Pro 240Hz is a
proprietary technology that displays TV broadcasts at an outstanding high-frame
rate. By displaying pictures at a higher frame rate than standard, Motionflow
Pro 240Hz reduces motion artifacts in high-speed sports footage for smooth,
natural motion reproduction. This allows you to experience smooth motion detail
and clarity using Motionflow Pro 240Hz technology. Motionflow Pro 240Hz
technology quadruples the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and
applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic
viewing experience during fast-action scenes. The Motionflow Pro 240Hz feature
has five settings to choose from - Smooth, Standard, Clear 1, Clear 2, or Off.
Infinite Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Dynamic contrast ratio compares the
luminance of a 100 IRE (white) signal with that of a 0 IRE (black) signal. When
the TV receives a 0 IRE signal the backlight is turned off and the luminance
measurement is 0.00 cd/m2. The resulting dynamic contrast ratio is
infinite.
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): The televisions Advance Contrast
Enhancer (ACE) automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most suitable
setting judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially
effective for dark scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction for the
darker picture scenes. The ACE can be set to High, Medium, Low, or Off.
LightSensor Technology: The television's integrated
LightSensor technology automatically increases or decreases the level of
brightness of the TV's backlight based on your room's lighting conditions. When
you dim the lights to watch a movie, the TV's sensor dims the backlight, which
also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption.
Screen Modes: You can choose from the following Screen
Modes:
- 4:3 Source:
- Wide Zoom: Enlarges the picture to fill a 16:9
screen, preserving the original picture as much as possible.
- Normal: Displays a 4:3 picture in its original
size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
- Full: Stretches the 4:3 picture
horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen.
- Zoom: Displays the cinemascopic (letter box format) picture in the correct proportion.
- 16:9 Source:
- Wide Zoom: Enlarges the picture to fill a 16:9
screen, preserving the original picture as much as possible.
- Full: Displays a 16:9 picture in its original size.
- Zoom:
Displays the cinemascopic (letter box format) picture in the correct
proportion.
- H Stretch: Stretches the picture horizontally keeping the
vertical size in its original. This is only available with 720p, 1080i,
1080p and 1080/24p sources.
- Auto Wide: Automatically changes screen settings base
upon incoming video signal and content.
Picture Mode: You can select one of the following picture
modes:
- Vivid: Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
- Standard: Displays a standard picture for typical viewing
environments.
- Sports: Optimizes picture quality for viewing sports.
- Cinema: For film-based content. Suitable in a theater-like
environment.
- Game (Standard/Original): For standard picture suitable for
games, or adjust the game picture according to your preference.
- Graphics: Optimizes picture quality for viewing graphics.
- Photo (Vivid/Standard/Custom): Enhances contrast, sharpness, and
color of photographs; for standard viewing of photographs; or adjustment of
detailed settings for viewing photographs and storing your preferred
settings.
- Custom: Allows you to store your
preferred settings for Backlight, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Color
Temperature, Sharpness, Noise Reduction.
MPEG Noise Reduction: This
feature reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective
when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. You can set the level of noise
reduction to High, Medium, Low, or Off.
CineMotion: This function
provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for
film-based content.
Advanced Video Settings: In
addition to the Picture mode, the Advanced Video Settings menu also features the
following:
- Auto Light Limiter: Reduces glare such as in scenes where the
entire screen is white.
- Black Corrector: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger
contrast. The Black Corrector can be set to High, Medium, Low, or Off.
- Gamma: Adjusts
the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
- Clear White: Emphasizes
white and light colors. It can be set to High, Low, or Off.
- Live Color: Makes colors
more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. It can be set to High, Medium,
Low, or Off.
- White Balance: Adjusts the
color temperature color by color.
Picture Adjustment Lock: This function prevents the television's
Picture Settings from being changed.
Audio Features
Sound Mode: You can customize the bass and treble or
use one of the three preset sound modes:
- Dynamic: Enhances both treble and
bass to make sound clear.
- Standard: Provides natural sound.
- Clear Voice: Make voice clearer by lowering
background sound.
- Custom: Allows you to customize sound settings (Bass, Treble
and Balance).
S-FORCE Front Surround: S-FORCE front surrounds provides a
virtual surround experience made possible using just two front speakers. You can
choose from five modes.
- Sports: Delivers surround effects that make you feel
like you are watching a live sports contest.
- Music: Delivers surround effects that make you feel
like you are surrounded by sound as in a music hall.
- Cinema: Delivers surround effects just like the
high-grade audio systems found in movie theaters.
- Game: Delivers surround effects that enhance game sound.
- Simulated Stereo: Adds a surround-like effect to monaural
programs.
- Off: Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
Sound Enhancer: The Sound Enhancer reproduces
clear sound by complementing high-frequency bands.
Steady Sound: Steady Sound equalizes
volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and
commercials.
Volume Offset: Adjusts the volume
level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
Audio Outputs: The Sony
HDTV offers analog and digital audio outputs.
- Analog Audio Outputs (Fixed/Variable): These stereo RCA audio jacks
on the rear-panel of the television allow you to listen to the TV's audio
through your stereo system.
- Digital Audio Output: The rear-panel Optical
digital output connects to the optical digital input of your digital audio
equipment which is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible.
PC/USB/Network Functions
PC Compatible: A side-panel 15-pin HD15
jack allows you to connect your personal computer to the display. There is also
a corresponding stereo mini-jack (3.5mm) for the computer's audio signal. The television
can be used as a monitor for your PC through the TV's RGB HD-15 input or HDMI
input. The TV supports the following PC resolutions - VGA (640 x 480), SVGA
(800x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1280 x 768/1360 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024),
and HDTV (1920 x 1080). When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is
selected, the PC settings screen is available.
- Wide Mode: Select from Normal (original), Full 1 (enlarge picture
keep original aspect ratio), or Full 2 (enlarge picture to fill display
area).
- Sharpness: Phase (fine tunes overall sharpness), Pitch (adjusts
uneven sharpness)
- Position: Horizontal Center (moves the position of picture
left/right), Vertical Center (moves position of picture up/down)
- Auto Adjustment: Automatically adjusts the display position and
phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected
PC.
PIP: Picture-in-Picture displays an image from a connected PC (via
PC-input or HDMI) in full-screen and a TV program (antenna/composite video) in an
inset window. You can swap audio between the main and sub window.
USB Port: The Sony TV features a side-panel USB type-A
port
for sharing your photos (JPEG/RAW) or videos (AVCHD/MP4/MPEG1), and listening to music
(MP3/linear PCM) from your connected digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or other USB
storage device (Formatted in FAT 12/16/32). The Sony TV provides the following photo playback functions.
- Picture Frame: The Sony TV's Picture Frame feature displays a
photo for a selected period of time (similar to a Slide Show). You can
select a photo from the connected USB device or preset picture folder.
- Photomap: By connecting a digital still camera with GPS function to
the unit's USB port, you can display a photo with a map of the location where
the photo was taken. To use this feature, the TV also has to be connected to the
Internet to download map information.
Built-in Wireless LAN: The Sony TV features built-in Wi-Fi
which allows you to wirelessly access the Internet and your home network. The
TV's built-in Wi-Fi provides a wireless network connection for your TV with easy
and quick setup. With this feature, you can easily connect to a wireless LAN and
enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment. The television
also provides an Ethernet (LAN) port if you prefer a hardwired connection.
Note: A wireless connection requires a home network with
an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection.
Supports WPS, WEP, and WPA security.
DLNA Certified: DLNA certification allows you to enjoy
various content from your home network, such as photo (JPEG/RAW), music
(MP3/linear PCM), and video (AVCHD/MP4/MPEG1) files stored on your Windows 7 PC
(or other DLNA Certified media server) on the Sony HDTV. Up to 10 media servers
can be connected using a hardwired Ethernet (LAN) connection or Wi-Fi
connection. This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files
to a separate USB storage device.
Bravia Internet Video: Bravia Internet Video serves as a
gateway to Internet content, delivering a variety of on-demand entertainment
straight to the Sony TV. The television is equipped with a rear-panel Ethernet
(LAN) port and offers built-in Wi-Fi for making a broadband Internet connection,
allowing you to connect to the web. Once your connection and setup is complete,
Bravia Internet TV allows you to instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV
episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps
including: Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more.
Note: Broadband internet connection speed of at least
2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture
size vary and are depended upon broadband speed and delivery by content
provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may
require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration.
Bravia Internet Widgets: Widgets are small downloadable applications
that provide easy access to interactive content when your TV is connected to the
Internet. Integrated Bravia Internet Widgets deliver interactive content when
the TV is connected to the Internet. With the Widgets feature, you can display a
variety of information on the screen. The built-in widgets allow you to
personalize your viewing experience by adding information apps to your screen so
you can instantly access the latest local news, weather, sports headlines and
Twitter updates.
Automatic Software Updates: Automatic software updates are
done through the TV's Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in Wi-Fi. The TV's software
updates when the television is in standby mode.
Convenience Features
Intelligent Presence Sensor: Featuring an advanced Intelligent
Presence Sensor with Face Detection, this 3D HDTV recognizes when someone is
watching the screen. Depending on where you're seated in the room, the TV will
automatically optimize sound balance and picture performance, warn children if
they're sitting too close, or shut off the picture completely if no one is
watching.
Note: The sensor can monitor up to 5 viewers' activities in front
of the TV.
Scene Select: You can access the following scene modes
from the remote control to optimize both picture and sound quality.
- Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound just like those in a
theater.
- Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like those in
a stadium.
- Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo.
- Music: Lets you experience dynamic and clear sound just
like a concert.
- Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture
and sound quality.
- Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with clearer detailed
pictures.
- General: No optimized picture or sound according to the input
source.
- Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according
to the input source.
Favorite Menu: The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite TV
content. The Favorites menu manages your preferred TV channels, photos, music,
video content and external inputs for quick and easy access. The Favorites
feature provides quick access to your frequently used items, such as preferred
TV channels or external inputs. In addition, your favorite media files, Internet
content. and Widgets can be shown in the Favorites screen. The Sony TV also
features a "Recommendations" function which automatically analyzes your
interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may
like, and presents them in the TV's Favorites menu.
On-Screen TV Guide: The On-Screen TV Guide provides up to two days of
program information and customizes the program listings to your preference. With
this feature, you can search for programs by categories and keywords as well as
customize your favorite channels or favorite keywords. The "My TV" feature
allows you to organize the program listings by profiles such as Movie, Sport or
Kids. You can also create your own profile to organize your favorite programs,
channels, or keywords.
Note: TV Guide is available with connection to your cable service
or with over-the-air antenna signal. You must connect your signal directly
to the TV's Cable or Antenna input without using a cable box.
Info Banner: The television's Info Banner
displays information about the currently viewed TV channel and program.
Input/Channel Label: This feature allows you to
assign labels to the television's inputs and your favorite channels. You can
create station call letters (up to nine characters) to the channel numbers. You
can assign the following labels for each input (except PC and Cable/Antenna
inputs): Cable, Receiver, Satellite, VCR, DVD/BD, DVR, Audio System, Home
Theater, Game, Camcorder, Digital Camera, PC, and Skip. Or you can also select a custom nine character label for each of these inputs.
Close Captions (CC): The
Sony HDTV provides Analog Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The
Digital CC offers customizable text, font, and size.
ENERGY STAR Certified: This Sony HDTV exceeds ENERGY STAR
requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as an Ambient Sensor, an Advance Contrast Enhancer, and the following PC Power
Management functions.
- Power Saving: This feature reduces the power consumption by
adjusting the backlight brightness of the TV's screen. This also enhances
the black level of the television. You can select from Low, High, Off and
Picture Off.
- Idle TV Standby: Automatically powers off the TV after 1, 2, or 4
hours when no buttons are pressed on the remote control or the TV.
- Auto Shut Off: Automatically powers off the TV when no
input signal is detected for approximately 15 minutes.
- Presence Sensor: Presence Sensor is an audience monitoring
function. When the sensor detects no audience in front of the TV for a
certain period of time, it turns the picture off automatically, while
leaving the TV sound on. Additionally, if no presence is detected after 30
minutes in picture off mode, the TV will switch to standby mode. This helps
you save energy automatically turning the picture off when you are not in
the room, leaving only the audio on, or switching the TV to standby mode
After 30 minutes of no motion.
- Energy Saving Switch: The TV's energy saving switch
eliminates standby power consumption without having to unplug the
television. Simply turn the Energy Saving Switch to off position and the TV
no longer draws energy from the power source.
Note: When the Energy Saving Switch is switched off,
power consumption is reduced. In addition, when the Energy Saving Switch is
switched off, you will not be able to perform functions such as saving clock
settings.
Quick Start: Quick Start turns the TV on faster than usual
when the "Power" button is pressed on the remote control. Up to three time
periods can be set. When you set "Smart Mode" to "On", the TV recognizes the
time periods when you watch TV the most and will turn on faster.
Note: If "Quick Start" is set, power consumption may increase.
TV Timer: The TV Timer turns on the television from the
standby mode at a time you set, and tunes to a channel or input of your
preference.
Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television off
after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 15, 30, 45, 60,
90, or 120 minutes.
Parental Control: You can select a viewing limitation
based on the TV and movie ratings. Three presets are
available (Child, Youth, and Young Adult) or the limitation can be customized to
specific industry ratings. The control is accessed and protected by a 4-digit
password.
Input/Channel Block: This feature allows you to block
certain channels or inputs regardless of program ratings.
Hidden Connections: The TV's rear-panel connections are located behind a
removable door. The TV's detachable AC cord plugs into the television behind
a removable back cover.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The TV comes supplied with an IR wireless remote
control (RM-YD036). The remote control is preset to operate the Sony TV, and
most Sony BD players, DVD players, DVD/HDD recorders, and audio systems (Home
Theater, etc.). To control equipment made by other manufacturers (and some other
Sony models), you can program the remote control. The remote is also designed to
operate Sony Bravia Sync AV components connected by HDMI.
The remote control features two power buttons (one on the front of the remote
and one on the back of the remote).
Bravia Sync: This TV is equipped with Bravia Sync, an HDMI Control function that allows communication between Sony TVs and other Sony equipment when
they are connected via HDMI. Bravia Sync helps you connect
compatible Sony Bravia HDMI equipment, such as a BD player or AV amplifier, to
the TV and control the external equipment using the television's remote
control. With the "Control for HDMI" function, Bravia Sync helps to communicate
with Bravia Sync-compatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control). Bravia Sync-compatible equipment is listed as a new input source in
the television's menu. The television offers the
following Bravia Sync operations for the listed device.
- BD/DVD Player:
- Automatically turns the "Bravia" Sync-compatible equipment on and
switches the input to that equipment when you select it from the Home Menu
or Sync Menu.
- Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected
equipment when the equipment starts to play.
- Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you switch the TV
to standby mode.
- AV Amplifier:
- Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on. This function is only
available if you have previously used the AV amplifier to output TV sound.
- Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning
the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on.
- Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the
TV to standby mode.
- Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of the
connected AV amplifier through the TV's remote control.
- Video Camera:
- Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected
video camera when the connected video camera is turned on.
- Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the
TV to standby mode.
Note: Control for HDMI (Bravia Sync) is only available for the
connected Sony equipment that has the Bravia Sync logo.
i-Manual: The Sony TV comes with a Quick Setup Guide booklet. The TV's
full owner's manual can be accessed on the TV using the remote's i-Manual
button.
Mounting Options
Tabletop Stand: The display comes supplied with a tabletop
pedestal stand which must be attached using the supplied hardware. The television weighs
79.8 lbs with the stand attached.
Optional Wall Mount Brackets: The stand can be removed,
allowing you to wall-mount the TV using an optional wall-mount bracket. The TV
has four threaded screw holes with a horizontal spacing of 11-3/4" (300mm) and a
vertical spacing of 11-3/4" (300mm). The screw holes all accept M6 (6mm) screws.
The TV weighs 66.7 lbs without the stand.
Note: The AC power cord's straight two-prong AC plug
measures 1.625" from the wall-outlet.
